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CNT 757L

1973 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNT 757L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,758 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 89,587 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 89,587 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,060 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 89,060 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,578 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 87,578 miles

Fuel pipe leaking lift pump to carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,966 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 86,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,597 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 86,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,335 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,698 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 83,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,693 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,693 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 83,021 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 82,502 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 82,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 81,763 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 81,763 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 79,911 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 79,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,641 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 72,542 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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CNT 757L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CNT 757L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CNT 757L registered?

CNT 757L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is CNT 757L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNT 757L shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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